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Post by A Dubya (El Hombre Muerto) on Dec 29, 2008 22:45:22 GMT -5
I mean, sure, he's a little bland, and he's not the best wrestler in the world. But, he's a pretty good worker. Yet, everyone seems to treat him like Botchy "The Botchmeister" McBotcher. What gives? Sorry. I miss my Umaga. I resent him because it seemed for a sec like they were trying to make him a replacement Umaga, and I didn't like that. I have no real issues with Manu, I just do not care for him in any way at all. He is just there to me.
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Post by Garee on Dec 29, 2008 23:51:49 GMT -5
He does nothing for me
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Post by Non Banjoble Tokens on Dec 29, 2008 23:59:34 GMT -5
I like him more than I like Cody Rhodes or Ted Dibiase. Plus, let's see Umaga do a moonsault.
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Post by ChitownKnight on Dec 30, 2008 0:01:27 GMT -5
I personally think they should move him to ECW and develop, so when he comes back to Raw or Smackdown, he can go for the US/IC title
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Post by Arthur Digby Stamp on Dec 30, 2008 0:07:17 GMT -5
That match tonight was the first real match of his I've paid attention to. He was alright, the moonsault was a surprise, but towards the end of the match he was looking very, very gassed. Moving at half speed, taking bumps that look funny, etc.
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Post by Johnny B. Decent on Dec 30, 2008 0:09:23 GMT -5
I like him more than I like Cody Rhodes or Ted Dibiase. Plus, let's see Umaga do a moonsault. He did that, and dives from the top rope onto the floor in FMW.
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Post by The Immoral One on Dec 30, 2008 0:13:07 GMT -5
He needs to go back to the minors and get a new look and gimmick. Umaga has that Samoan gimmick down and Manu just looks small and unitimidating. I think he could be good one day, but he needs a new wadrobe.
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Post by Kevin's Thorn on Dec 30, 2008 0:13:42 GMT -5
That match tonight was the first real match of his I've paid attention to. He was alright, the moonsault was a surprise, but towards the end of the match he was looking very, very gassed. Moving at half speed, taking bumps that look funny, etc.I actually gavomited after seeing that swinging neckbreaker he gave to Hardy towards the end. It was crappier than a bag lunch made by Randy Orton
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 30, 2008 0:22:06 GMT -5
He's not so much a bad wrestler as he doesn't compare well to a number of similar guys, Umaga being the main one.
If he was the follow up act to Rikishi, though, he'd probably of recieved a warmer reception, or if he had been in the Attitude era when wrestling standards were lower.
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Post by BlackJackRobby on Dec 30, 2008 0:33:25 GMT -5
I hated this result.
Manu is so much better then Sim Snuka.
and I wanted a Sim and Manu tag team.
So just about every want and guess went up in smoke in that match.
On the reverse I love when I'm wrong while watching wrestling.
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Dec 30, 2008 0:45:24 GMT -5
Dude looks WAY chunkier than he used to when I watched him in DSW, where he and Sonny Siaki kicked ass as a tag team.
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 30, 2008 0:47:22 GMT -5
Dude looks WAY chunkier than he used to when I watched him in DSW, where he and Sonny Siaki kicked ass as a tag team. *shrug* I hate to say it, I've defended Manu for a while, but with Sim in the stable, Manu wasn't really needed. Sim is more impressive in height and build, and has a repetoire more unique to him.
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Post by Crappler El 0 M on Dec 30, 2008 0:51:25 GMT -5
I think it is because he seems a little bland overall. I was impressed with his moonsault tonight. Overall he just doesn't seem to have the intensity or the charisma of some of his first cousins, namely Yoko, Umaga, and Fatu/Rikishi.
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Post by Reptar on Dec 30, 2008 0:51:54 GMT -5
I don't like him.
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Post by thesunbeast on Dec 30, 2008 1:13:20 GMT -5
I can't believe that people think that manu is a bad wrestler. Ever sinse I saw him wrestler, i said "this guy is great". I think that he should just be in a singles role, which i think they're going to start doing eith him now. I do think he looks a little too much like umaga, but mabe that can change.
But his in ring work, I find incredible, which I don't say about too many people. He's one of those guys that the commentators could talk about all day long about his in ring work but just don't. He's big, he's very athletic for his size, and he has great psychology too. I'd even bet that he's great on the mic when given the chance, from what I've seen anyway. No doubt he had all the advise in the world from his dad, the great Afa, as do alot of his family, which I'm sure is a great contributor to the family member's success'.
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Post by Dirty Hazy on Dec 30, 2008 1:32:25 GMT -5
I have no probs with him.
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Post by Faces rule! on Dec 30, 2008 1:33:27 GMT -5
I can't stand Manu. He walks around so pissed off for no reason, holds the microphone sideways when he speaks and talks like a 15 year old dork. I used to be bored with Umaga. Now I wish Umaga would come back and spike Manu out of the WWE
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2008 2:47:41 GMT -5
Way too early to tell, either way. I loved his match against Batista and he's had high moments, and low moments, ever since. Not enough time, IMO.
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Post by Ralnathane on Dec 30, 2008 2:53:20 GMT -5
I think with some time Manu will make something out of himself, he has youth on his side so he can really only improve. Seriously! He's just starting out. Can't we all just stop hatin' and give the guy a chance? *In booming wizard of oz vice* We are the Internet Wrestling Community, we are not amused with Manu... we will hate on him untill he is repackaged in something that will be more befitting of our desires... and we will demand that he be teamed with YOUMANGA."
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Post by The Lunch Break Kid on Dec 30, 2008 3:23:31 GMT -5
I dont dislike him, I just dont like him. He also needs to hit the gym.
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